The HOUDINI TRAP

CASE FILE: NA-373901-17

CASE NAME: THE ORIGINS OF THE HOUDINI TRAP ROOM

This Escape Room is considered INTERMEDIATE DIFFICULTY and is a perfect all-around experience for anyone from beginners to advanced Escape Artists. Great for groups of all kinds!

SIMULATION DURATION: 60 minutes

TEAM MEMBERS: 2-10 (at least 3 recommended)

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE

BACKGROUND:

Many know of the world’s most famous magician, Harry Houdini, but few know of the secret trap room designed for him in 1926.

Houdini, known for his grand acts of illusion and escape, always maintained that none of his abilities were magical in nature, and even went out of his way to disprove acts of spiritualism. Despite this, many still believed that Houdini must have magical abilities.

Shortly before Harry Houdini’s untimely death, a mysterious individual created a room specifically designed to trap Houdini inside of it and test whether he truly controlled magical forces or not. Unfortuntely, due to his passing, it was never used for its intended purpose.

In 2017, The Fifth Wall Society uncovered and relocated this very room to our Ferndale location, with the intent of learning who built it and allowing our members to experience its many puzzles.

ACTION:

Here’s what you’ll need to know before tackling The Houdini Trap:

1.      In order to escape, you must complete 4 Quests, all comprised of puzzles of varying type and difficulty.

2.      The mysterious creator has left many pre-recorded messages to assist Houdini in case he should become stuck or discouraged. Be sure to listen to these messages well.

3.     See if you can discover for yourself who created the room.

4.     Every 10 minutes, a ball will drop into the glass cylinder in the corner of the room. When 6 balls have dropped, your escape will become impossible.

Time’s ticking. The Fifth Wall is not liable or responsible for members who find themselves unable to escape. Don’t tarry, Harry!